Miss Firecracker

Miss Firecracker

1989 · 102 min · EN · PG · 5.8 (28 votes)
Dir. Thomas Schlamme · Starring Holly Hunter, Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Scott Glenn, Trey Wilson

“An explosive comedy!”

Comedy

Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.

VIBE

A charmingly offbeat journey through small-town aspirations. It's a bittersweet, hopeful look at chasing dreams with a touch of Southern quirk and genuine heart. Feels like a warm, slightly faded photograph.

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